Responsibilities include purchasing IT hardware, software and services, including making independent purchases based on comparative pricing, availability, discounts, shipping options, delivery costs and other factors.  Research best product solutions and prepare recommendations for management decision, including analyzes of features and alternatives.   Maintain hardware and software maintenance and renewal logs. Analyze, verify and obtain payment approvals for invoices. Work closely with vendors and other stakeholders to repair/replace damaged/defective hardware.  The AA III may also participate in Human Resources related functions, such as requesting certification lists, scheduling candidates for interviews, annotating certification lists as necessary, preparing Ordinance Position Authority requests, assisting staff with Out-of-Class and/or Additional Responsibility Bonus requests.  The AAIII will also participate in the preparation of Advance Planning Documents (APD). The position is located at BIS, Norwalk Office, 12440 E. Imperial Hwy., Norwalk CA, 90650.

Individuals interested in applying for this position must currently hold the payroll title of Administrative Assistant III.
 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

All materials submitted by the employee will be evaluated.  The most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.  Submission of interest does not guarantee an interview.  The interview process will be used to determine the final employee selection.  This vacancy will remain open until the service needs of the Department are met. 
 
Staff interested in transferring should submit a cover letter, with EMPLOYEE NUMBER, résumé, copies of last two performance evaluations, and time sheets for the past 12 months. The cover letter and résumé should clearly outline how the employee meets the requirements and desirable qualifications.  CLEARLY INDICATE ON THE COVER LETTER THE COMPLETE TITLE OF THE VACANCY EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE TEXT BOX HEADING ABOVE.

REQUESTED MATERIALS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO:
Department of Children and Family Services
Business Information Systems Division
12440 E. Imperial Hwy, Suite 501
Norwalk, CA 90650
Attn:  Kimberly Luther
luthek@dcfs.lacounty.gov
(562) 345-6767